By Emily Williams Ann Rich’s relationship with ballroom dancing can’t be called kismet. The Birmingham resident didn’t start ballroom dancing until her early 50s. The first time she stepped into the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Hoover, she didn’t fall in love with ballroom dancing. In fact, it didn’t spark any kind of resounding emotion. “Initially, my husband and I went to … [Read more...]
A Tailback Looks at 50: Ex-Tide Star Humphrey Is a Community Pillar
By Lee Davis As a youth growing up in inner-city Birmingham more than 30 years ago, Bobby Humphrey’s weekends in the fall offered a familiar routine. On Friday nights, he would play running back for the Glenn High School Hawks in front of small crowds at Fair Park or Lawson Field. On Saturdays, he would sell soft drinks to capacity college football crowds at Legion … [Read more...]
Golden Anniversary: Hoover Marks Its 50th Year With Events Into the Summer
By Annie Howard Hoover’s turning 50, and it has big plans to celebrate. Last week at Hoover-Randle Home & Gardens, Mayor Frank Brocato announced upcoming anniversary events. On April 29 at Veterans Park, Celebrate Hoover Day returns. Guests can look forward to the classic giant apple pie, activities for all ages, live entertainment and the yearly Veterans Dedication … [Read more...]
Final Four-Men: Spartans and Rebels Lead All-OTM Boys Team
By Lee Davis The 2016-17 boys basketball season will likely be remembered as “The Year of the Spartans,” as Mountain Brook earned its third state championship since 2013. While the Spartans’ epic championship run was undoubtedly a highlight, it wasn’t the only big story of the season. Another was the rise of the unheralded Vestavia Hills Rebels, who hit their stride just in … [Read more...]
Talent Load: Williams and Holt Lead All-OTM Basketball Team
By Lee Davis A strong case could be made that the 2016-17 season was the best in the history of Over the Mountain girls basketball. Hoover and Homewood won state championships in their respective classifications, and Spain Park came within a hair of upending its cross- town rival for the Class 7A title. With that in mind, it’s no surprise that the Lady Bucs, Patriots and … [Read more...]